Utah's Oral Health Programs

Utah's Oral Health Programs

Utah's Oral Health Program works to provide education and services to the public, as well as dental and medical professionals. 

Connecting clinics to classrooms: help shape healthy smiles

Your expertise can inspire lifelong healthy habits. We are seeking volunteer dental professionals, educators, school nurses, and early childhood specialists to lead fun, 30-minute oral health lessons in your local community. 

Whether you visit a childcare center, elementary school, or middle school, you’ll be providing parents and children with the essential tools they need for a healthy future.

Three colorful children's toothbrushes in a pink cup with a cartoon face.

We've made it easy

To ensure a seamless experience, we provide a “plug-and-play” kit with everything you need for a great presentation. Each kit is hosted in Google Classroom and includes: 

  • Implementation list: Step-by-step instructions for your visit. 
  • Lesson Scripts & Slide Decks: Age-appropriate content designed to keep students engaged. 
  • Resource list: Information on local dental safety net clinics. 
  • Volunteer Tracking: A quick survey to help us measure our collective impact.

How to get started:

  1. Access the materials: Click the link below to open Google Classroom. Check your login. If you are signed into a work or school account, you may be blocked. Please switch to a [email protected] account to ensure access. Click the green “Join Class” button to enter.
  2. Coordinate your visit: Reach out to a local school or early childhood center in your area to schedule a time that works for you. 
  3. Present & inspire: Use our ready-made materials to share your passion for oral health.
Early childhood "plug-and-play" kit: foundation of oral health for kids. Class code: zui7466y
Elementary school "plug-and-play" kit: foundation of oral health for kids. Class code: powtn4j3
Adolescent "plug-and-play" kit: foundation of oral health for teens. Class code: fkoimp6y

Thank you, we appreciate your time and expertise in promoting oral health and presenting to your local community. You are making a difference.

Close-up of a smiling young girl brushing her teeth with a grey toothbrush.

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Adolescent Oral Health Campaign

The Oral Health Program  offers the Adolescent Oral Health Campaign (AOHC). The AOHC is an intervention designed to educate middle school students about oral health. The vision of the AOHC is to encourage positive oral health behaviors and increase use and participation in preventive dental services. 

Since 2015, the AOHC has primarily reached middle school health classes in Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele and Weber-Morgan counties, presenting to approximately 2,500 students each school year.

Would you like to request a presentation? Email Lauren at [email protected].

Utah Oral Health Innovation Program (UOHIP)

Starting in 2022, PCRH began the Utah Oral Health Innovation Program (UOHIP). This program focuses on identifying dental care needs in the 2 emergency rooms in 1 hospital, Uintah Basin Medical Center. These hospitals are located in rural eastern Utah, and serve an area that does not have enough dentists, where patients often need help. 

PCRH is training the Uintah Basin emergency department staff on how to refer dental emergencies to Mountainlands Community Health Center. The project also supports Mountainlands Community Health Center by helping them to expand services and staffing. 

If you have questions, please reach out to Kara Murdock at [email protected].